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November 29th, 2025 10:49 AM 23 COMMENTS

Airtel, BSNL, and Jio Gain Wireless Users in October 2025; Vodafone Idea Loses 2 Million Subscribers

Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in October 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and state-run telco MTNL lost wireless subscribers during the month, according to TRAI's Telecom Subscription Data as of October 31, 2025, released on November 28, 2025. The data shows that the total wireless (mobile) subscribers increased from 1170.44 million at the end of September 2025... Read More

October 6th, 2025 11:09 PM 39 COMMENTS

Airtel, BSNL, Jio Gain Wireless Users in August 2025; Vodafone Idea Loses Subscribers

Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in August 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and state-run telco MTNL lost wireless subscribers during the month, according to TRAI's Telecom Subscription Data as of August 31, 2025. The data shows that the total wireless (mobile) subscribers increased from 1163.51 million at the end of July 2025 to 1167.03 million at the... Read More

September 30th, 2025 9:47 PM 25 COMMENTS

TRAI Releases Consultation Paper on Spectrum Auction for IMT Bands

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, released a consultation paper on the auction of radio frequency spectrum in bands earmarked for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT). The move follows a reference from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) dated May 15, 2025, under clause 11(1)(a) of the TRAI Act, 1997, seeking fresh recommendations on several spectrum bands. Also Read: Timeline: The Journey of India’s 26 GHz... Read More

August 29th, 2025 6:43 PM 36 COMMENTS

Airtel, Jio Add Wireless Subscribers in July 2025, While Vodafone Idea and BSNL Lose

Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel) and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in July 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and state-run telcos BSNL and MTNL lost wireless subscribers during the month, according to TRAI's Telecom Subscription Data as of July 31, 2025. The data shows that the total wireless (mobile) subscribers increased from 1163.03 million at the end of June 2025 to 1163.51 million at the end of July... Read More

August 14th, 2025 12:14 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Releases Manual to Benchmark Broadband and Mobile Coverage in Buildings

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released the Manual for Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. This is the country's first standardised framework to assess how well buildings are equipped to deliver high-speed, reliable digital access. Why Digital Connectivity Ratings Matter With over 80 percent of mobile data consumed indoors and modern construction materials often weakening 4G and 5G signals, the department says the... Read More

July 29th, 2025 9:50 PM 23 COMMENTS

Airtel, Jio Add Wireless Subscribers in June 2025, While Vodafone Idea and BSNL Lose

Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel) and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in June 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and state-run telcos BSNL and MTNL lost wireless subscribers during the month, according to TRAI's Telecom Subscription Data as of June 30, 2025. The data shows that the total number of wireless (mobile) subscribers increased from 1161.03 million at the end of May 2025 to 1163.03 million at the end... Read More

July 28th, 2025 5:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Seeks Stronger Enforcement Powers to Demand Bank Guarantees, Recover Dues: Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is pushing for an amendment to the TRAI Act, 1997, to grant itself stronger financial enforcement powers. These include the authority to impose binding penalties, demand bank guarantees, and independently recover dues from telecom operators, according to a LiveMint report dated July 24, 2025, which cited three government officials. Also Read: TRAI Launches Pilot Project to Digitally Verify Consumer Consent for Commercial Communications TRAI Pushes... Read More

July 23rd, 2025 8:56 AM 0 COMMENTS

Telcos Deploy AI, Partner Banks to Curb Spam Under TRAI-Led Consent Framework: Report

In a concerted effort to combat the growing menace of spam and fraudulent communication, Indian telecom operators — Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) — are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) tools to detect and block unsolicited calls and messages. The initiative is part of a broader regulatory push led by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to enhance consumer trust and build a... Read More

June 27th, 2025 5:18 PM 59 COMMENTS

Airtel, Jio Add Wireless Subscribers in May 2025, While Vodafone Idea and BSNL Lose

Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel) and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in May 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and state-run telcos BSNL and MTNL lost wireless subscribers during the month, according to TRAI's Telecom Subscription Data as of May 31, 2025. The data shows that the total number of wireless (mobile) subscribers increased from 1,158.93 million at the end of April 2025 to 1,161.03 million at the end... Read More

June 17th, 2025 7:44 AM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Launches Pilot Project to Digitally Verify Consumer Consent for Commercial Communications

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has launched a pilot project aimed at digitally verifying consumer consent for commercial calls and messages, in a move to curb unsolicited commercial communications and enhance consumer protection. The initiative, launched in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), involves select banks and telecom service providers (TSPs) and marks the beginning of a national rollout of a secure digital consent framework. Also... Read More

June 4th, 2025 11:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Rules Out Review of Satcom Spectrum Recommendations Despite COAI Objections: Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has categorically ruled out any review of its recommendations on satellite communication (satcom) spectrum pricing, dismissing objections raised by the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI). Sources within TRAI told PTI that the regulator has already submitted its recommendations to the government "after following the due consultation process exhaustively and transparently." Also Read: Telcos Oppose TRAI’s Satcom Spectrum Plan, Cite Unfair Advantage to... Read More

June 2nd, 2025 8:51 AM 0 COMMENTS

Telcos Oppose TRAI’s Satcom Spectrum Plan, Cite Unfair Advantage to Global Players: Report

India's private telecom operators—Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea—have strongly opposed the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) recent recommendations on satellite communication (satcom) spectrum allocation, calling the proposed pricing "unjustifiably low" and the process "non-transparent." Also Read: TRAI Proposes Administrative Allocation of Satcom Spectrum With Five-Year Licensing Framework Telcos Oppose TRAI's Spectrum Pricing In a joint letter sent through the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) to key... Read More

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